"It can be a positive demonstration, not only as a stand for the Anzacs and their memory, but also as a demonstration to the world that you can bring cultures together, no matter our differences, and when we focus our intentions on one thing we can achieve wonderful things."

Noongar man Ash Penfold posted a video on social media calling for Aboriginal dancers to join him in the performance.

Covering nearly one-third of the continent, in deserts with poor soils, humble Australian spinifex grasses contain nano-sized particles that can amp the performance of a range of everyday items, researcher Nasim Amiralian writes.

Former treasurer Wayne Swan says that real private sector wages have grown by just 1 per cent under the Abbott and Turnbull governments, which he says equates to only one year of growth under the previous Labor government.